Description
One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Broccoli is a quick, flavorful, and healthy dinner made with tender shrimp, crisp broccoli, and a savory garlic sauce — all cooked in one pan for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add broccoli and 2 tablespoons of broth. Cover and steam for 3–4 minutes until just tender.
- Uncover and add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Stir in remaining broth, soy sauce, and lemon juice. If a thicker sauce is desired, add the cornstarch slurry and stir until sauce thickens slightly.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles if desired.
Notes
- Use frozen shrimp (thawed) for convenience.
- Add bell peppers, snow peas, or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- For a low-carb option, serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (without rice)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: garlic shrimp broccoli, one pot dinner, easy shrimp recipe, healthy stir fry, low calorie shrimp meal